SAN BRUNO, Calif. (October 23, 2018)—CareLinx, the online homecare service platform, today announced it has partnered with Stride, the benefits platform for gig and independent workers, to offer its more than 300,000 caregivers access to simple, affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (October 23, 2018)—Solara Medical Supplies (Solara), a direct-to-patient supplier of advanced diabetic devices, including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other supplies for the intensively managed diabetic, announced the appointment of Aaron Heisler as chief financial officer, Joel Yerton as vice president of managed markets, and Jonathan Zalk as vice president of marketing.
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ATLANTA (October 19, 2018)—Chart Industries, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to divest its oxygen-related products business within its BioMedical segment to NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (NGK Spark Plug) for $133.5 million. The sale is expected to close within the fourth quarter of 2018, following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory requirements.
SILVER SPRING, Md. (October 18, 2018)—Family & Nursing Care, a resource for in-home care services for older adults, celebrates half a century in business in 2018 with an office move, service area expansion, leadership transition, and a series of events for key stakeholders. The company cites a focus on expanding services to low-income families through its Family & Nursing Care Foundation, which partners with stakeholders in the community, as part of the recent developments.
MCKINNEY, Texas (October 18, 2018)—Soleo Health, a provider of specialty infusion services, announced the appointment of Ron Lindahl to the post of chief operating officer.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 18, 2018)—VGM is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for its annual Heartland Conference.
With eight education tracks to fill, conference organizers are looking for presenters to offer their expertise on a variety of topics, including business leadership and management, retail, sleep and respiratory, rehab, operations, sales and marketing, home accessibility, technology and regulatory.
ATLANTA (October 18, 2018)—Medtrade organizers tallied attendee votes for the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, on the final day of Medtrade.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 17, 2018)—Industry stakeholders are rolling out a new resource to help suppliers prepare for the next round of the Medicare competitive bidding program for HME.
ATLANTA (October 17, 2018)—In its eighth exhibit at Medtrade, ramp manufacturer National Ramp unveiled their new product names and company logo mark.
“Medtrade was the first place where National Ramp’s products were embraced by the industry, and we’re excited to show our partners in the home medical equipment field what’s new at National Ramp,” said Garth Walker, managing director at National Ramp.